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Mini Pumpkin Pies in a Muffin Tin Recipe

Mini Pumpkin Pies in a Muffin Tin

These twelve mini pumpkin pies feature flaky pastry cups filled with warmly spiced pumpkin custard. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, entertaining, or an easy autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 crusts Refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts
  • As needed Flour, for rolling
  • As needed Nonstick cooking spray
Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated milk
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1/3 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Serving
  • Optional Whipped cream
  • Optional Ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut twelve rounds approximately 4 inches in diameter using a large biscuit cutter or bowl.
  3. Press one dough round into each muffin cup, easing the pastry into the corners without stretching it. Refrigerate the lined tin for about 10 minutes while preparing the filling.
  4. Whisk the pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, egg, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until smooth and evenly combined.
  5. Pour the filling into the chilled pastry shells, filling each about three-quarters full. Leave room because the custard puffs slightly as it bakes.
  6. Bake for 18–25 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the centers are mostly set with a slight jiggle.
  7. Cool the pies in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes. Loosen the edges with a thin knife, transfer the pies to a wire rack, and cool completely for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use pumpkin purée rather than pre-sweetened pumpkin pie filling. Chilling the shaped dough helps the pastry hold its shape and reduces shrinking. Serve with optional whipped cream, cinnamon, or nutmeg.